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Wednesday, 7 December, 2011

Wednesday, 7 December, 2011

08:30 - 09:00	Registration
09:00 - 09:05	Welcome Jana Mittermaier, Head of Transparency International Liaison Office to EU (confirmed)
09:05 - 09:30	Opening statements Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Home Affairs, European Commission (confirmed) Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International (confirmed)
09:30 - 10:15	Opening Plenary: Is corruption and lack of transparent governance at the root of the EU's crisis? Fraud and corruption have contributed to Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, highlighting deep flaws in the integrity systems of the public and private sector. The EU’s response to these events has also raised concerns about the nature of democratic governance and accountability at this level. Could increased transparency have prevented these problems? Looking forward, how can the EU combine greater transparency, more effective decisionmaking and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption? Chair: Jana Mittermaier, Head of Transparency International Liaison Office to EU Keynote addresses: Monica Macovei, MEP Philippe Legrain, Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) Hendrick Bourgeois, Vice President of European Affairs, General Electric
10:15 - 10:30	Q&A session
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00	Plenary Panel 1 - Assessing the state of corruption in the EU Just how big a problem is corruption in the EU? Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is one of the best-known tools for assessing the state of corruption (launched on 1 Dec 2011), but other tools and methods exist. The European Commission will also provide a comprehensive overview with a new anti-corruption report beginning in 2013. What do these existing tools show? What is their role in fighting corruption on the ground? Chair: Hugo Brady, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform Jakub Boratynski, Head of Organised Crime, DG Home, European Commission Luis de Sousa, President, TI Portugal Ben Rose, Solicitor and Founding Partner, Hickman and Rose Solicitors Sylvia Schenk. Senior Advisor for Sport, Transparency International
12:00 - 13:00	Plenary Panel 2 - Integrity and transparency in EU financial sector reform Lack of transparency was at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis – it allowed poor corporate decision-making,, conflict of interest and excessive risk-taking to thrive. It was aided and abetted by the opacity of financial markets and instruments. In response to this analysis, the EU has launched an ambitious programme of financial reform. Will this really result in a more accountable, transparent and sustainable financial system or will it be business as usual? Chair: Carl Dolan, Policy Officer for private sector, Transparency International Liaison Office to the EU (confirmed) Jermyn Brooks, Member of International Board, Transparency International Sony Kapoor, Managing Director, Re-Define Eric Ducoulombier, DG Internal Market, European Commission
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch
14:00 - 15:30	Plenary Panel 3 - The EU as a global anti-corruption actor The wave of popular revolts that swept North Africa and the Middle East showed that the EU cannot ignore the existence of pervasive corruption beyond its borders. Its role in setting corporate standards, trade and development – as well as its increasing diplomatic reach – can have a direct effect on the fight against corruption and improving the welfare of billions. How can the EU ensure a coherent anti-corruption strategy in its external policies? Chair: Roderick Parkes, Stiftung fur Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) Dennis De Jong MEP Bo Rothstein, August Rohss Chair in Political sciences, University Gothenburg, The Quality of Government Institute Marcus Cornaro, Director, Neighbourhood, European Commission Mariusz Witalis, Partner - Ernst & Young Poland
15:30 - 16:00	Afternoon refreshments
16:00 - 17:30	Plenary Panel 4 - Eliminating waste and corruption in EU funds: the role of public procurement Goods and services procured by public authorities account for approximately 17% of the EU’s GDP and can be an important lever of economic growth. Yet is also an area fraught with corruption risk. EU legislation has an important role in ensure that these funds are used fairly and efficiently, but how effective are the procedures and sanctions? Looking beyond the EU framework, what can member states do and how can they learn from each other? Chair: Angelique Keijsers, Partner, Ernst & Young Peter Tausz, Head of private sector programme, Transparency International Hungary Nicholas Ilett, Director for General Affairs, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) Christian Servenay, Deputy Head of Unit- Public Procurement Policy, European Commission Uwe Krenz, Member of FIEC-EIC Working Group "Ethics", EIC Treasurer
17:30	Closing remarks Cobus De Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International (confirmed)
17:30 - 18:30	Drinks reception

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